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Winter 2024

30-sai made Doutei dato Mahoutsukai ni Nareru Rashii

Satelight
12 episodes · TV Ongoing Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!, 30歳まで童貞だと魔法使いになれるらしい
7.64

When mundane office worker Kiyoshi Adachi turns 30 years old, he discovers that he has gained the ability to read minds due simply to remaining a virgin for his entire life. The caveat, however, is that he must make physical contact with a person to know what they are thinking about. Adachi believes there is no real use for this power until he accidentally hears the thoughts of his coworker, Yuuichi Kurosawa.

Charismatic and dependable, Kurosawa is the star of Adachi's team at work, earning praise and admiration from everyone at the office. But deep within, Kurosawa harbors an intense one-sided crush for the gloomy Adachi—a fact that Adachi only learns because of his ability, and knowledge he tries to respectfully disregard. As Kurosawa treats Adachi with kindness and affection he has never experienced before, Adachi finds it increasingly difficult to ignore his coworker's genuine advances.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Akuyaku Reijou Level 99: Watashi wa Ura-Boss desu ga Maou dewa Arimasen

Jumondo
12 episodes · TV Completed Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I'm Not the Demon Lord, 悪役令嬢レベル99 ~私は裏ボスですが魔王ではありません~
7.23

The beginning of Light Magic and the Hero, an otome RPG, unfolds fairly normally: the heroine, Alicia Ehnleit, meets her three love interests one after another and then inevitably comes face-to-face with the villainess. Yumiella Dolkness may be of noble descent, but her dark hair and rare dark-type magic—both associated with the Demon Lord—spark fear in anyone who sees her. When she is five years old, Yumiella regains memories of her previous life in modern Japan, also realizing that her fate is to become the hidden boss that appears after Alicia and her suitors defeat the Demon Lord.

Yumiella refuses to live as the game dictates and, as she prefers the game's fantasy elements over its romance, she decides to cultivate her magical skills and level up in secret. However, everything falls apart on the day of the Royal Academy's entrance ceremony. Yumiella's powers are measured at level 99—something thought impossible even for the royal knights, let alone a 15-year-old girl. With the royal family requesting her help, and everyone else insisting that she prove her strength, Yumiella realizes that her dream of a quiet life is no longer an option.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-hen

Studio VOLN
12 episodes · TV Completed Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga, Ao no Futsumashi, 青の祓魔師 島根啓明結社篇
7.16

At True Cross Academy, Rin Okumura unknowingly comes across the first signs that something is amiss; ordinary people have been gaining the ability to perceive the invisible creatures that roam the human realm, Assiah. While Rin sees this as an opportunity to make a new friend, his twin brother, Yukio, is more burdened than ever. Swamped with his education, exorcist duties, and teaching position, Yukio has remained silent about his awakened powers, unable to understand their scale or significance.

While Rin and his friends prepare for the annual Exorcist Certification Exam, the True Cross Order has uncovered the first artificial gate to the demonic realm of Gehenna. Witnessing its size and the advanced technology that made it possible, the exorcists realize they are now dealing with the Illuminati, an extremely wealthy and powerful organization. Moreover, the inscrutable Illuminati have planted three spies in the True Cross Order—and one may be hiding among the aspiring exorcists sworn to protect mankind from the demonic threat.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu Season 2

Shin-Ei Animation
13 episodes · TV Completed The Dangers in My Heart Season 2, Bokuyaba, 僕の心のヤバイやつ 第2期
8.80

After an eventful winter break, Kyoutarou Ichikawa and Anna Yamada reunite with a stronger bond. They continue to grow in their own ways, with Yamada taking on more challenging photoshoots and Ichikawa maturing both physically and emotionally as he tackles his affections for Yamada. However, spending time together outside of school allows for their relationship to deepen, and it becomes increasingly difficult to deny their budding romantic feelings.

Grappling with these unexpected and new emotions, Ichikawa and Yamada realize that, with the passage of time, their relationship is bound to change—and they must ultimately decide whether they wish to remain close friends or finally become a couple.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Bucchigiri?!

MAPPA
12 episodes · TV Completed ぶっちぎり?!
6.61

Arajin Tomoshibi gets caught up in battles among powerful individuals after reuniting with his former friend Matakara Asamine. Meanwhile, the shadow of a colossal demon appears…?!

(Source: MAL News)

Chiyu Mahou no Machigatta Tsukaikata

Shin-Ei Animation, Studio Add
13 episodes · TV Completed The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic, 治癒魔法の間違った使い方
7.52

Ken Usato, an ordinary high schooler, wishes for something fantastical to occur in his unremarkable life. Such an opportunity arrives when he is transported to another world alongside Kazuki Ryuusen and Suzune Inukami, two prodigious members of his school's student council. Arriving in Llinger Kingdom, the three are deemed to be the heroes tasked with stopping the impending invasion by the Demon Lord's army. However, this is a misunderstanding—Usato was summoned by accident and, unlike his two friends, is not one of the heroes.

Despite this disheartening revelation, Usato learns that he has an aptitude for the extremely rare healing magic. This catches the attention of Rose, the intimidating captain of the kingdom's Rescue Team, who forcibly takes custody of Usato to mold him into a full-fledged healer. As he undergoes grueling training under Rose's supervision, Usato resolves to become capable enough to protect his friends from the dangers of this world.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi

Blade, SILVER LINK.
12 episodes · TV Completed Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable!, Dosanko Gyaru Is Mega Cute, 道産子ギャルはなまらめんこい
7.13

Having just moved from Tokyo to Hokkaido, high school student Tsubasa Shiki decides to explore the picturesque winter landscape he could never experience in the nation's capital. It only takes a moment for Tsubasa's idealized view of Japan's northernmost prefecture to crumble, as the sheer cold and frigid air quickly overwhelm him. While trying to find the way to his new home, Tsubasa runs into Minami Fuyuki—a talkative and friendly Hokkaido native who, despite the cold, is wearing a short skirt. The girl wastes no time in striking up a conversation, and Tsubasa comes to realize that the winter weather is not all that is too much for him to handle.

The next day, Tsubasa is shocked to learn that not only is Fuyuki in his class, but her seat is also right next to his. Swept along by Fuyuki's persistent advances, the young man soon becomes captivated by both life in Hokkaido and the beautiful girl determined to get closer to him. As he deepens his relationship with Fuyuki and meets other fashionable girls from his school, Tsubasa finds out that Hokkaido gals truly are adorable.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Dungeon Meshi

Trigger
24 episodes · TV Ongoing Delicious in Dungeon, Dungeon Food, ダンジョン飯
8.11

Adventuring knight Laios Touden leads a small party through a seemingly endless dungeon, a subterranean maze full of dangerous monsters and precarious traps. Through the use of advanced magic, an explorer can sometimes be resurrected, allowing them to learn from past mistakes and give traversing the dungeon another go. However, when a powerful dragon eats Falin, Laios' spellcasting sister, she sends her brother and his companions back to the beginning to save them from permanent ends.

Though strapped for cash and equipment, Laios resolves to fight his way through the dungeon and rescue Falin before she can be digested by the dragon. Despite some of Laios' allies abandoning him, two remain by his side: elven mage Marcille Donato and halfling locksmith Chilchuck Tims. Due to their lack of funds, the party faces the daunting prospect of starving before being able to complete their quest. However, they find salvation in Senshi, a dwarven warrior with a penchant for cooking and safely eating defeated monsters.

With Senshi's culinary expertise, Laios and his companions struggle through the dungeon while learning about gourmet dining—and each other—along the way.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Gekai Elise

Maho Film
12 episodes · TV Ongoing Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp, Oegwauisa Elise, 외과의사 엘리제, Surgeon Elise, Doctor Elise: Queen with a Scalpel, 外科医エリーゼ
7.30

In her first life, the renowned and genius surgeon Dr. Aoi Takamoto was Elise de Clorance, a villainess of noble descent. Elise's selfishness, insolence, and obsessive love for her fiancé—Prince Linden de Romanoff—led to the deaths of her family members and, eventually, herself. Only after being reborn did Elise realize the error of her ways and decide that, instead of ruining lives, she would devote herself to saving them. But a tragic airplane crash robs her of her dreams too soon.

By a miracle, Elise wakes up in her original body before her official engagement to Linden. Recognizing the chance to cherish her loving family and free Linden from an unwanted marriage, Elise wishes to use her advanced medical knowledge to continue down the path of saving lives. In a deal with the emperor, Elise is given only six months to prove that her true place is not on the throne, but rather with the wounded and ailing who desperately need her help.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Gekkan Mousou Kagaku

OLM
12 episodes · TV Completed Delusional Monthly Magazine, 月刊モー想科学
5.51

Gekkan Mousou Kagaku is set in Most City in an unknown country in a small publishing house that prints a monthly magazine about the most outlandish of things. Everything changes when the staff of the magazine, editor-in-chief Tarou, his assistant Jirou and dog Saburou, meet with scientist Gorou Satou…

(Source: Crunchyroll)

High Card Season 2

Studio Hibari
12 episodes · TV Ongoing HIGH CARD season 2
7.09

Second season of High Card.

Himesama “Goumon” no Jikan desu

PINE JAM
12 episodes · TV Completed 'Tis Time for "Torture," Princess, It's Time for "Interrogation", Princess!, Hime-sama "Goumon" no Jikan desu, 姫様“拷問”の時間です
7.09

The princess who's been held captive by the Demon Lord's army is scheduled to be executed by the Demon Lord's relentless torture!

(Source: MU)

Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun 2nd Stage

Project No.9
13 episodes · TV Completed Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki 2nd Stage, 弱キャラ友崎くん 2nd STAGE
7.24

Second season of Jaku Chara Tomozaki-kun.

Kekkon Yubiwa Monogatari

Staple Entertainment
12 episodes · TV Completed Tales of Wedding Rings, 結婚指輪物語
6.32

Satou has been in love with his childhood friend and neighbor, Hime, ever since she and her grandfather appeared out of nowhere 10 years ago. Now a dazzling, yet mysterious high school beauty, she makes it more and more difficult for him to confess his feelings. As the anniversary of their first meeting is nearing, will he muster up his courage to transform their friendship into something more? Or will an entirely different fate await this tightly bonded pair?

(Source: MU)

Kingdom Season 5

Pierrot, Studio Signpost
13 episodes · TV Completed Kingdom: Season 5, キングダム 第5シリーズ
8.85

Fifth season of Kingdom.

Kyuujitsu no Warumono-san

Shin-Ei Animation, SynergySP
12 episodes · TV Completed Mr. Villain's Day Off, 休日のわるものさん
7.32

As a member of a malevolent organization, the General is tasked with invading Earth and wiping out humanity. Even an extraterrestrial being like him, however, needs a chance to rest.

Not even the Rangers—a team solely dedicated to defeating the General and his colleagues—will stand in the way of him visiting pandas at the zoo, buying ice cream at the convenience store, and enjoying his well-deserved day off from committing evil deeds.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Loop 7-kaime no Akuyaku Reijou wa, Moto Tekikoku de Jiyuu Kimama na Hanayome Seikatsu wo Mankitsu suru

HORNETS, Studio Kai
12 episodes · TV Completed 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!, The Villainess Wants to Enjoy a Carefree Married Life in a Former Enemy Country in Her Seventh Loop!, The Villainess of 7th Time Loop Enjoys Free-Spirited Bride Life in the Former Hostile Country, ループ7回目の悪役令嬢は、元敵国で自由気ままな花嫁生活を満喫する
7.74

Rishe Irmgard Weitzner finds herself in a familiar situation: her fiancé is publicly breaking off their engagement, and her ducal family is about to disown her in shame. However, Rishe is not distraught; she has already had six chances to rebuild her life and chase a different passion each time. But she would always get swept up in a war and die, so now she wishes for her seventh reincarnation to be easygoing and uneventful.

What Rishe does not take into account is the presence of Arnold Hein, the crown prince of the Galkhein Kingdom. He is destined to usurp the throne and become a tyrant who starts a large-scale invasion of neighboring countries. To make their encounter worse, Arnold is the one who killed Rishe in her previous life. That is why it is all the more shocking when he proposes to Rishe on the spot. In pursuit of her desired life, Rishe must consider accepting Arnold's proposal and discover the reasons behind his brutal actions to stop the war from ever happening.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete

Asahi Production
13 episodes · TV Ongoing Gushing over Magical Girls, Looking up to Magical Girls, I Admire Magical Girls, and..., 魔法少女にあこがれて
7.54

A team of three magical girls known as Tres Magia protects the town where Utena Hiiragi lives. Like many others, Utena loves these magical girls who valiantly fight in the name of justice. One day, a mysterious black mascot character appears before Utena and grants her the opportunity of a lifetime: a chance to transform into a magical girl.

However, the offer is not what it seems, as Utena has been recruited for an evil organization to fight the magical girls she has always admired. Utena is then forced to confront Tres Magia in battle; but instead of feeling remorse, she unexpectedly finds pleasure in inflicting pain on the magical girls. Completely giving in to her desires, Utena embraces her role as a villain, slowly transforming her adoration for magical girls into a new sadistic obsession.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Mashle: Shinkakusha Kouho Senbatsu Shiken-hen

A-1 Pictures
12 episodes · TV Completed Mashle: Magic and Muscles - The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc, Mashle 2nd Season, マッシュル-MASHLE- 神覚者候補選抜試験編
8.09

Mashle Season 2

Meitou “Isekai no Yu” Kaitakuki: Around 40 Onsen Mania no Tensei Saki wa, Nonbiri Onsen Tengoku deshita

BloomZ, Wolfsbane
12 episodes · TV Completed Isekai Onsen Paradise, Meitou "Isekai no Yu" Kaitakuki: Arafoo 40 Onsen Mania no Tensei Saki wa, Nonbiri Onsen Tengoku deshita, Isekai Onsen Paradise, 名湯『異世界の湯』開拓記 ~アラフォー温泉マニアの転生先は、のんびり温泉天国でした~
5.38

Kouzou Yukawa is a passionate hot springs enthusiast—a hot springs hunter who was able to sniff out the source of springs. One day, while searching for a hidden hot spring to revitalize a town, he slips off a cliff and dies. He is then reincarnated into another world by an Inari deity of a small shrine hidden in the rocks. Kouzou is joined by Inari's messenger princess, Mayudama. The hot spring hunter within Kouzou is stirred right away, as he takes a bath with Mayudama in the hot spring he just discovered. Then, an elf girl appears…

(Source: MAL News)

Metallic Rouge

Bones
13 episodes · TV Ongoing メタリックルージュ
6.56

In a world where humans coexist with androids called Neans, a group known as the Immortal Nine rises up against society. Tasked with disposing of the revolters, a Nean named Rouge Redstar (aka Metal Rouge) and investigator Naomi Orthmann head to Mars to track them down…but first, Rouge wants some chocolate.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

Ore dake Level Up na Ken

A-1 Pictures
12 episodes · TV Completed Solo Leveling, Na Honjaman Level Up, 나 혼자만 레벨업, I Level Up Alone, 俺だけレベルアップな件
8.40

Solo Leveling

Oroka na Tenshi wa Akuma to Odoru

Children's Playground Entertainment
12 episodes · TV Ongoing The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil, The Foolish Angel Dances with Demons, Kanaten, 愚かな天使は悪魔と踊る
6.46

Akutsu Masatora is a demon who has infiltrated a high school in the human world. His goal is to find candidates to aid Hell in the fight against their natural enemies, the angels of Heaven. Assigned a seat next to Lily Amane, another student who transferred here not long ago, Akutsu falls prey to her beauty and decides to recruit her to his cause.

But there's more to Lily than meets the eye, and Akutsu not only finds himself an accomplice to one of the very enemies he is supposed to defeat, but he also might have developed feelings for her.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Saijaku Tamer wa Gomi Hiroi no Tabi wo Hajimemashita.

Studio Massket
12 episodes · TV Ongoing The Weakest Tamer Began a Journey to Pick Up Trash, 最弱テイマーはゴミ拾いの旅を始めました。
7.44

In Ivy's world, stars are everything. She's a Tamer, born to subdue monsters and animals, but she was also born starless! With her life in danger, Ivy flees into the forest where she befriends a weak little slime named Sora—the one creature she can tame. Together, the unlikely pair set off on a journey, salvaging rubbish to survive. Along the way they'll win hearts, evade danger, and discover there's more to starless Ivy than meets the eye!

(Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Shin no Nakama ja Nai to Yuusha no Party wo Oidasareta node, Henkyou de Slow Life suru Koto ni Shimashita Season 2

Studio Flad
12 episodes · TV Completed Banished From The Hero's Party, I Decided To Live A Quiet Life In The Countryside Season 2, Banished from the Hero's Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside, I Was Kicked out of the Hero's Party Because I Wasn't a True Companion so I Decided to Have a Slow Life at the Frontier 2, 真の仲間じゃないと勇者のパーティーを追い出されたので、辺境でスローライフすることにしました 2nd
6.78

Second Season of Shin no Nakama ja Nai to Yuusha no Party wo Oidasareta node, Henkyou de Slow Life suru Koto ni Shimashita.

Snack Basue

Studio PuYUKAI
13 episodes · TV Completed スナックバス江
6.50

Located five stations away from Hokkaido's largest downtown area Susukino. A fun shop called "Snack Bus" can be found run by mama Basue and mama Akemi. Filled with the laughter of the girls and their unusual regulars, you'll be smiling along with them before you know it.

(Official Site, translated)

Synduality: Noir Part 2

8bit
12 episodes · TV Ongoing SYNDUALITY Noir 第2クール
7.13

Second part of Synduality: Noir

Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu 2nd Season

J.C.Staff
25 episodes · TV Ongoing Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy Season 2, 月が導く異世界道中 第二幕
7.78

Second season of Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu.

Urusei Yatsura (2022) 2nd Season

David Production
23 episodes · TV Completed Urusei Yatsura Season 2, うる星やつら第2期
7.80

Second season of Urusei Yatsura (2022).

Yubisaki to Renren

Ajia-Do
12 episodes · TV Completed A Sign of Affection, ゆびさきと恋々
8.37

For hearing-impaired university student Yuki Itose, silence has been a natural part of life since birth. Her world is small and isolated; she commutes to campus, interacts with her best friend Rin Fujishiro, and communicates through writing and text messages—a lifestyle that offers little to no change. One day, during her commute, Yuki meets fellow student Itsuomi Nagi, a multilingual travel enthusiast and friend of Rin. When Itsuomi learns of Yuki's condition, he takes it in stride, moving Yuki's heart. From this one simple gesture, Yuki and Itsuomi's lives start changing day by day as they let each other into their own worlds.

[Written by MAL Rewrite]

Yuuki Bakuhatsu Bang Bravern

CygamesPictures
12 episodes · TV Completed Brave Bang Bravern!, Bang Brave Bang Bravern, 勇気爆発バーンブレイバーン
7.77

In a world where humanoid armored weapons known as “Titatonostrider” (“TS” for short) are used in warfare. Troops from various countries converge on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, including Ao Isami of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Lewis Smith of the United States Marine Corps. Isami and Smith cross paths during battle, but suddenly their teams are attacked by an unknown enemy, scattering soldiers and sending their forces into disarray. In order to save their friends and survive on the deadly battlefield, they must fight with every ounce of courage and pride that they can muster.

(Source: Crunchyroll News)